Café Express – Magic of Macau and Vietnam
An array of delectable culinary delights of Macau and Vietnam
Slow Cooked US Beef Tenderloin / Sweet & Tangy Tart
Autumn Vegetable Pappardelle / Raspberry Tart
Vancouver has dropped out of the number one spot after a decade of undisputed reign as the world’s most livable city. Melbourne and Vienna top the list!
So says the EIU. Story in The Standard here to find out who shares the top five with Vancouver. Strangely enough, Bay Roberts didn’t make the list. Click here.
Canadians probably should stick to hockey – Miss Canada in Brazil tries her hand at football. Check it out here.
Not that the Stanley Cup gets so much respect. It’s lowest moments in this story right here.
Canadian Supply Chain and Logistics Mission to Hong Kong
Nov 23 – 26, 2011
This mission is co-organized by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada (SCL), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and supported by the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA). The core mission programme is to participate in the inaugural Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference (www.asianlogisticsconference.com). The major objectives are to facilitate the delegates to meet and discuss with leading players in the SCL sector about the developments, trends and opportunities in the dynamic Asian market, in particular, China’s 12th Five-Year Programme.
It is suitable for participation by Canadian SCL solution providers, 3PLs, distributors, freight forwarders, port authorities, shipping companies, terminal, storage and warehouse operators, and rail/intermodal operators and land transportation operators, as well as importers & exporters and business advisory firms. For more information on this mission and registration details, interested parties please contact Andrew Yui, Director, Canada, HKTDC at email: andrew.yui@hktdc.org or telephone number:+1 416-366-3594.
In addition, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will work with the TDC to create opportunities for delegates and Chamber members to meet in November. If interested, please contact Andrew Work at andrew_work@cancham.org
Northerner Group Limited
Jason Willis, Director
Northerner Group is a Hong Kong and Canada-based exporter of boutique and fine Canadian wines, and wine related products for wholesale and retail sales in the Asia-Pacific region. We fervidly believe that wines produced in Canada these days are not only very good; they can hold their own against the best in the world. What’s happening in Canada that’s leading to these great wines being produced? In a word: passion. In a few more words: knowledgeable and experienced winemakers; greater understanding of cool climate viticulture; recognition and skilful use of terroir; and above all the people whose passion it is to make great wine.
At present we are proud to represent Ontario wineries Flat Rock Cellars and Crown Bench Estates of the Niagara peninsula and The Grange of Prince Edward of Prince Edward County. A selection of the wines produced by these wineries is available in Hong Kong through our retail web site www.winesnorth.com.
Tetra Tech
Tania Hardy, Business Development Manager – Hong Kong
Greg Mosher, Senior Geologist
Wendy Sun, Business Development Coordinator
Tetra Tech, a NASDAQ listed company (TTEK) with annual revenues of $2.1 Billion per annum, is a leading provider of consulting, environmental, engineering, procurement and construction services with more than 12,000 employees and 330 global offices. Tetra Tech’s global presence extends to the Australasia region with over 160 employees, and offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Perth. Its Mining & Minerals division has a proven track record in completing front-end studies that meet internationally
recognized standards such as JORC and National Instrument 43-101, as well as the scrutiny of the global financial community.
Concept Creations
Viviano Romito, Director
Katie Tang, Marketing & Events Manager
Katrina Mayer, Managing Director
About Concept Creations
Concept Creations is an innovative food & beverage company that
owns & operates restaurants in Hong Kong. The Philosophy behind
Concept Creations is to continuously contribute to the dining
experiences that define Hong Kong. Strong roots in Australian
hospitality feed this philosophy where relentless attention to detail,
a dedication to quality products, the highest standards of creativity
and amazing warmth and friendliness from the service staff are imperative.
Tapeo- An authentic Spanish Tapas bar, serving tapas and Spanish wine in an open-kitchen
style environment.
Quite a good line up, including Canadian Dr. Eric Bohm of the WWF.
The well-known Belgian Beer House FRITES opens its third outlet in the bustling Wan Chai area. Located on the first floor of Causeway Centre (on the overpass nearby Immigration Tower) this new Frites promises to deliver the same delectable dishes, thirst-quenching beer and lively ambience in a contemporary European environment.
FRITES boasts an extensive range of Belgian beers including over 80 different varieties – some of which cannot be found anywhere else in Hong Kong. FRITES also pays homage to authentic Belgian style with beers being poured in the traditional Belgian way. Expect a personable touch upon arrival with exceptional staff matching specialty beers to each individual order, making the experience a memorable one each time you dine.
You are invited to Frites Wanchai Grand Opening Party, please find details below.
Do you own a growing business and face any of the following problems:
– You do not have time to manage your finance staff?
– Your accountant is not giving you the management information you need?
– You do not know what your finance staff should be doing?
– You feel your accountant is getting out of their depth and needs help?
If yes, have a read of this article from CanCham member Barry Jones of Maroon Ventures, which lays out some basic steps on building a finance function that adds value to your business, and look out for the seminar that is coming in October!
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